ZDNet

How to use GitHub's AI coding assistant for free - and why it's worth a try

Before we begin, I will share one cautionary note. In my testing of the free GitHub Copilot's programming prowess, the AI failed half of my tests. That's not great. Paid subscriptions offer access to ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Hands On with New Experimental GitHub Copilot 'Agent Skills' in VS Code

Visual Studio Code 1.108 introduces Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot, enabling developers to define reusable, domain-specific ...
Visual Studio Magazine

GitHub Code Search Now Generally Available, 'Way More than grep'

Following a two-year effort that involved an invite-only, 17-month technology preview, GitHub Code Search is now generally available. "Our goal with the new code search and code view is to enable ...
TechCrunch

GitHub Copilot can now tell developers when its suggestions match code in a public repository

GitHub Copilot has changed how developers write their code. However, it can also create issues when it creates code similar to what’s already available in another public repository. In 2022, GitHub ...
ZDNet

How to use GPT-5 in VS Code with GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot Pro now supports GPT-5 in VS Code. A 30-day trial lets you test premium models for free. Add your OpenAI key to bypass Copilot restriction. First, open VS Code. Click the little Copilot ...